Key result
Enteroviruses were detected in 29.4% of gorilla and 13.15% of human fecal samples, with genomic analysis suggesting recombination and clonal distribution in the Congo.
Why the study?
Enteroviruses cause mild to severe infections in humans and nonhuman primates, prompting a survey to characterize enteroviruses circulating between humans and great apes in the Republic of Congo.
Population
24 fecal samples of gorillas and chimpanzees and 38 healthy humans in three Congolese parks
Design
Survey
Authors
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EV-C strains may circulate between humans and great apes in Congo; leaves open recombination extent and zoonotic emergence risk.
Cross-Sectional (n=62)
Yes
Absolute Event Rate: 29.4% vs 13.15%
The study identifies the circulation and recombination of enterovirus C species in both humans and great apes in the Congo, suggesting a clonal distribution.
Amona et al. (2020) conducted a cross-sectional in Enterovirus infection (n=62). Great apes (gorillas and chimpanzees) vs. Humans was evaluated on Detection of enterovirus in feces. Enteroviruses were detected in 29.4% of gorilla and 13.15% of human fecal samples, with genomic analysis suggesting recombination and clonal distribution in the Congo.
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